The team behind Ezra has welcomed a new addition to the Potts Point neighbourhood. Located right next door to the original Kellett Street venue comes Raja, a love letter to the city of Mumbai. 

Co-owners Nick and Kirk Mathews-Bowden are deviating from the Tel Aviv-focused cuisine of Ezra and hopping continents to create this ode to the Indian melting pot.

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The menu, created by head chef Ahana Dutt (ex-Firedoor) kicks off with drink-friendly snacks of the sweet and sour ‘khatta meetha’ oysters with chilli, coriander, lime and plum chutney; stracciatella with sunrise lime pickles; and albacore tuna with ‘gunpowder’ spices and lemon jam. 

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Bigger numbers of spiced beef tartare, malasa clams, and bhara goat riblets, or go all out with the showstopping butter and garlic crab.

The wine list is a balance of Australian young guns and international wines while the cocktail list is designed by Sydney booze legend Michael Chiem of PS40.

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As for the space itself, expect a luxurious and eclectic scene by New York-based designer Rosie Rainbow who has drawn inspiration from the over the top settings of Bollywood films and exaggerated Hindi cliches.

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Raja is open Tuesday to Sunday at 1 Kellett Street, Potts Point
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